Handrails Meaning in English

word · lemma: handrail

US

ˈhænˌdɹeɪɫz

HAND-raylz

UK

hˈændɹeɪlz

HAND-raylz

Definition

Handrails are long bars, usually metal or wood, that you can hold onto for support when using stairs, ramps, or walkways.

Usage & Nuances

Usually plural—'handrails'—since they are installed on both sides of stairs or ramps. Common with 'install', 'hold onto', and 'grab.' Used in safety contexts, especially for the elderly or in public buildings.

• Spanish: pasamanos - barandillas
• Portuguese (BR): corrimãos
• Portuguese (PT): corrimãos
• Chinese (Simplified): 扶手
• Chinese (Traditional): 扶手
• Hindi: हैंडरेल
• Arabic: درابزين
• Bengali: হ্যান্ডরেল - হাতল
• Russian: перила
• Japanese: 手すり
• Vietnamese: tay vịn
• Korean: 손잡이 - 난간
• Turkish: korkuluk
• Urdu: ہینڈریل
• Indonesian: pegangan tangan - pegangan tangga

Example Sentences

Please hold the handrails when you use the stairs.

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The school installed new handrails for safety.

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Children should not slide down the handrails.

basic

The handrails in the subway felt a bit sticky this morning.

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Elderly people really appreciate sturdy handrails on ramps.

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Did you notice they painted the handrails blue to match the walls?

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